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The St. Johns herald., 1887-10-20
Pacific Coast Fortunes.

Balzac reveled in millions as a miser gloats over his golden hoard. and he endowed many of his char acters- with the generous hand of the novelist; but he dealt in francs, not dollars, and the Bourse specu- lators and the great financial schemes that he loved to describe pale. into insignifcance before the fortunes and business operations of the half dozen men on the Pacific coast who, in mining and railroads have made fortunes that would have been called royal even in the days of Caesar. and imperial Rome.- Cosmopolitan.
The St. Johns herald., 1887-10-20
A True Scion of Geronimo.

The little Indian who was cap tured by the Duncan boys on the Geronimo raid, two years and a half ago, is now about four years old. He is in possession of a man by the name of Adams, who lives near Duncan, in this Territory. He can both smoke and chew. He looks like Geronimo, and it is thought that he is related to the old warrior. He seldom talks but he is a fighter worthy of more noble race. He seldom talks but he is fighter worthy of a more noble race. He came near cutting one little boy to death, as small as he is, and would have succeeded but for the inter- ference of older people. He car ries knife and will use it on the slightest provocation.
The St. Johns herald., 1887-10-20
And This in America.

A Washington special says that the General Land Office is in re- ceipt of information that a British syndicate which is said to have pur- chased large tract of land in Iowa is mercilessly evicting settlers. It is stated that women who are over sixty years old have been taken from their beds, and forcibly car ried out into the driving storm which prevailed at the time, and delicate women had their hands tied with cords and dragged from their homes, and similar atrocious deeds have been committed. Affi- davits of cruelty are now being col lected to be presented to Congress.
The St. Johns herald., 1887-10-20
Being a Reporter.

The boy who would be a success ful journalist must enter the pro. fession with no vain ambition tC hurry up and get his name in print, or to be called an editor" He must make up his mind tO work hard and conseientiously ; and after a number of years, take the posi- tion in the profession to which he seems to be adapted, resting con- tent herewith. If he comes to his work with a collegiate education, it will be we'll but it is by no means necessary.
 Journalism, it must be borne in mind, is distinct from authorship, pure and simple. The journalist deals with the questions of the day ; his knowledge must be on the tip of his tongue, or rather, at the point of his pen-ready for use at any moment. The author, on the other hand, can sit at home, and write leisurely, revise frequently, and consult books of reference to verify his statements.
 Some college-bred reporters are occasionally both pained and sur prised at their first newspaper ex- periences. Such young man may look in the morning paper for his first report, on which, you may be sure, he has taken the greatest pos sible pains. He has given an elab- crate description of the hall, the appearance of the audience, and of the lecture he has been sent to re- port.
 Yet he cannot find his account, although he is sure he wrote a col umn.
 "May be it's crowded out" says a brother reporter, and then adds, "why no; here it is It is cut down, and they've put a new head on it."
 Yes there it is, away down in the corner of the third page, next to the market reports
 It makes a column-all but nine tenths
 Our college-bred young friend may be very angry at such shabby treatment; but if he is sensible fellow, he soon gets used to it. In fact, he is compelled to get used to it.-George J. Manson, in St. Mich olaS.
The St. Johns herald., 1887-10-20

fact that in Albert's pocket another ace was found and in Williams belt there were two more, it is inferred that both were in the business.- Pennington (N. NJ. ) Letter to New York Sun.
The St. Johns herald., 1887-10-20
An Intelligent Crab.


 "Would you believe it," she gur- gled, "while I was bathing in the sea the other morning a nasty crab fastensd itself on my toe."
 "Quite an intelligent crab, I should think" her lover replied.
 Intelligent Why do you think so?"
 Because it knew how to catch on to a nice thing"
 Then she blushed, and when he he attempted to take a kiss she made scarcely any resistance Boston Courier.
The St. Johns herald., 1887-10-20
HIGHEST MARKET PRICE PAID FOR WOOL AND
 HIDES, IN TRADE OR CASH.

Salt delivered cattle sheepmen their ranges, at prices lower than be obtained any where ese and with promptness and dispatch Stockmen can depend upon the Salt being clean and in good condition All orders promptly filed Terms furnished application Core spondence solicited.
The St. Johns herald., 1887-10-20

In ancient times kissing a pretty girl was a cure for the headache. It is pretty difficult to improve up- on some of those old-fashioned remedies.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-10-03
BLOOD POISON

Three years ago contracted blood poison.
applied to physician ut once and his treat
ment came near killing me. l employed an
old physician and then went to Ky. / then
went to Hot Springs and remained two months
but nothing seemed to cure me permanently,
although temporary relief was given me. My
condition grew desperate and applied to
noted quack, but did not improve. then
used preparation which was prescribed
"gratis," but it contained too much alcohol
and aggravated my snfferings. / then placed
myself undssr the treatment of noted Nash
vile physician and for time was benefited,
but by fall i returned home a ruined man,
physically and financially, with but little pros
poets of ever getting well. My money being
exhausted, L did not know what to do. In
May, 1885, my mother persuaded me to get a
bottle of b. B. B. made in Atlanta) and did
SO to crafty her, but to my utter astonisb-
ment had not finished the first bottle before
every ulcer had been healed.
To the present time have used five bottles
and have received more benefit than from all
the rest combined; and l am satisfied that b.
B. Ii. is the most wonderful blood purifier ever
before known, and l urge all afflicted young
men to try one single bottle and be convinced.
can truly say think it the best medicine in
the world. IT HALLERTON q
Macon, Ca, May /, 1856.
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VERY NERVOUS.

For many years l have been afflicted with
rheumatism combined with some Kidney
Troubles. Indigestion finally added to my
misery and i soon became feeble and very
nervous, and my whole system was pros.
trated. Several physicians were employed
and numerous patent medicines resOrted to
without benefit. After seeing so many testi-
monials extOlling the wonderful merit of b.
Is. b., commenced its use, and the effect was
like magic. Rheumatic pain ceased my KID
neys were relieved and my constitution i'm
proved at once, and cheerfully recommend it
to Others who may be similarly afflicted.
Mss S. TOMLINSON.
Atlanta Ca, May 4, 1856.
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cause resistance to the kings officers is
death. That's hanging matter. The
other three will get of with seven years
transportation. But he'll be hanged.
Dear mel How very sadr'
He smacked his lips as II he liked the
thought Some people do like TO dwell on
melancholy subjects.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-10-03

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TO THE PUBLIC.

CHARLOTTE, N. c., April q, 1886.
After using b. b. b. unhesitatingly state
that it did more good for my Kidney Com
plant than all other remedies combined. Its
action is speedy and cheerfully recommend
1t for Kidney arrangements.
T. B. CALLAHAN.
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ALL THE WORLD At WAR.
By WALTER BESANT.

Author of shepherds All and Maidens Fair"
by Cella's ATbor, = 'The Golden Butterfly"
etc etc
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-10-03

an n and reliable Medicines are the best
WV tOdepend upon. Acker's Blood Ell
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For Sale by Ragland 6 Kennedy. ly
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Business Chances.

business CHANGING have a good bust
ID ness opening for a party with 81 200, will
pay 20 per cent on investment (2g)
A nice business with good will and fixtures
business suitable for lady or invalid, one OF
the best locations in the city. The rent OF
house only $50 per month. Price 800. az
The best business of the kind i'm the state OF
Texas can be bought for 5000. $1,000 cash
with good security. DO not ask about this un
less you mean business. ~
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-10-03

HOUSE OF FIVE ROOMS, all ceilcd inside.
i stable and laundry, hydrant water two
blocks from street car line and one block from
school house; price, Sl,3O. co
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NEW THREE ROOM HOUSE nicely finished
~ large lot and in good location, half block
IRON street care line. Clp
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NEW SOUTHERN PACIFIC TIME.

San Antonio Has NowiTwo Trains. Daily
To and From New Orleans.
The new time card of the Southern Pacific
goes in force TO-DAY, giving two trains daily, rs
follows:
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FOR RENT:

FOR RENT:
-HambletOn, Hadley 4 Co. advertise houses,
stores, rooms or farms to rent free of charge.
IRON CLAD store room, new, near court
i house. Q5)
STONE STORE of four rooms on Commerce
- street. l6
TWO FURNILHED rooms to rent: suitable
l. for man and wife as Light housekeeping
4 NEW FIFTEEN ROOM HOUSE in center of
~ city, finely finished and the most desira-
BILE location In the city for tirst-Class board
ing house. 40
For rent a well furnished rock house of eight
rooms, bath, galleries, southern exposure
beautiful lot. stable, etc. Will rent Tor six
months. A desirable winter residence. l5l
ll-LaTgc house, SIX rooms, finely finished.
water works, fine shade, large yard, centrally
located.
Two large beautiful rooms with front gal
lGry and hydrant water to family without
children. Apply to HambletOn, Hadlcy Co.,
or 81 North Flores street. III
CD Store on East Houston street, suitable
Tor dry goods business.
AZ TwO-story house of IL rooms, large
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water five minutes walk from Alamo plaza
Rock house of rooms, suitable for board.
ing house, ON car line. C2
Five room rock house, large front yard well
shaded, hydrant water, rooms, for store
rooms or servants. (SD
A beautiful rock house of q rooms, hall,
Kitchen, galleries. etc, hydrant and Clstern
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Frame house of q rooms, kitchen. cellar,
stable, hydrant and cistcrn water, beautiful
location. to-
One of the most desirale stores on Com
merce street, two stories and good dry cellar.
Only $40. month. Q3
: ACRES, ALL FENCED, with ditch and wind
- mill, seven room house and stable. Coz
Rock house of rooms, both hall and CALLER
les, stable, and yard full of fine shrubbcry, u
beautiful location on San Pedro avenue. C26)
Five room neat cottage near High
school. convenient TO street car line. Gu
A stock yard on South Flores street
with house suitable for dwelling and
office, pens, well water, desirable lOca-
tOns. C2Sl
Frame house, four rooms and hall,
hydrant water; convenient to post Office. 60
House of six rooms and hall, hydrant
water, beautifully situated ON Gov
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line. 90
House Of FIVE rooms near the l. Il G. N. X.
X. depot. CD
a beautiful room house nicely furnished
fully located, will rent furnished or unfurn-
ishcd. %
House OF three rooms on Live Oak street.
Hydrant water; large yard. 81
House of eight rooms, five minutes walk
from Main plaza. 1861
Hambleton, HadIey g. Co
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s. g. A. p. Railroad,

s. g. A. p. Railroad.
DEPARTURES.
Leave San Antonio for Corpus
Christi Houston and Galveston at. II 20 a. IN.
Leave San ANTONIO for Kerrvillc -. 900 u. IN.
ARRIVALS.
From Galveston, Houston and Cor
pus Christi Observation-Disclosures $50 y. IN
From Kerrvilc at...................lO 1000 a. m
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HAMILTON, Hadley Il Co. advertise houses
stores, rooms or farms to rent free of charge
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RAILROADl TIME TABLE.

Leg. N. Railroad.
DEPARTURES.
or st. Louis, via Mo. Pa. route. 900. 4:3O p. m
or St Louis, via Iron Mountain. e. -. s: n. IN
For st. Louis, via Missouri Pacific. 500 n, m
Fer Laredo. ''''''..... ......lO:ih n. IN
ARRIVALS.
From ST. Louis. Missouri Pacific. .... 80 p. IN
From St Louis, via Iron Mountain 1850 y. IN
From St. Louis, via Missouri Pacific. 1850 a. IN
From Laredo observation-disclosures. ..... $3.50 p. IN
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-10-03

4 FRAME HOUSE of seven rooms nearly
n new, fine yard with hydrant and cistern
water, hall block from street ear line and only
five minutes walk from Main plaza, fine hot
house complete. al Included at sl,GOO; one
half cash. CED
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desirable building lot near |. Il G. n. rail
road depot, cheap. go
A fine building lot on Alazan ditch, short
distance from /. " G. N. railroad depot (55J
ERAME HOUSE of four large rooms. hall
Il and two galleries, lot 2OXiO yaras and well
fenced; fine cstern water Ri
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A NEW FIFTEEN ROOM HOUSE in center of
~ city, finely finished and the most desira-
BILE location in the city for irst-cIass board
ing house. 40
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IRON CLAD store room, new, near court
i hnnsn. IN
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TWO FURNILHED rooms to rent; suitable
L for man and wife as Light housekeeping.
a.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-09-04

luxury and viciousness upon his
oriental nature may be imagined.
And, until her manager wants her for
a circus, Celeste must fret out her
soul behind the bars of dirty cell in
the park must be target for UNI
brelia points, peanut shells and to-
bacco quids; must be chaffed by q
rabble that she despises; must put up
with insult and ridicule; the queen OF
the Jungle behind bars. She stretches
out her beautiful, tawny body in the
sun by the pool of dirty water in
her cell she buries her head in
her paws, and keeps her eyes fast
closed. Grace and strength are in
every line of shoulder and back and
launches. Her massive jaws indicate
persistence and determination in mas
tication. She is lethargic and languid,
and only breaks the monotony of her
dreams by blinking lazily through the
bars, as if to say: "Gape on, you cads.
You don't see d queen every day.
You're very familiar with your chaff
and jibes, but if two of these bars were
out for a moment, ha! how | would
make you scatter" And the
crowd comes and goes, admires and
criticises, throws things and wonders
what it would do if it got out" Celeste
takes it all in with dignified apathy,
looks a surprisingly innocent and
pleasant creature to have upon the
door-plate: "Felis Tigris, Linn" and
dreams OF the dear old man-eating
days. the halcyon days of the Ganges,
where she had Pariah for breakfast
every morning and a Brahmin or a
Rajpoot for luncheon.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-09-04

and about four miles from camp found
cozy retreat in cottage inhabited
by an elderly lady and beautiful girl
Of about Is years Wegot good din
ner and heard the ladies deplore the
war, for they had relatives South with
whom they spent the summer every
year until the war broke out. Now this
pleasure was debarred. While they
were talking went to cool shade and
soon fell asleep, and then Felix, for
getting my presence, left me. About
two hours after | was awakened by
the young girl and some one talking,
and found that a wounded Federal
officer was her companion. They did
not know of my presence, and when
they ran upon me / was awake and
pretty much alive; but, as the officer
remarked, che was not in service on
account of Il wound received at
Cedar Run, and we could ex-
change civilities." We had a pret-
ty good talk and milk and bread
where we were. During the talk |
exposed the flag, which was snatched
by the girl, who exclaimed exultingly,
~ have captured rebel flag and in
tend to keep it," / begged for it, but
she wilfully shook her head. / told
her it was present from dear friend
named Matte, and that she should
not have it. Then she said: "Well,
Rebel, sir! My name is Matte, a
good Union girl. l have my hands on
the emblem of treason, a traitors
flag; and I'll keep it or diel 7"
and her eyes flashed with
fire. 81 wish | were a man," she
said, "that 1, too, might fight" l
tried to snatch the flag, but she was
too quick, and the officer said pretty
loudly, "Here, Sergeant, bring your
men quickP' and it seemed as if l
were surrounded by four or five men
in blue uniforms before l could turn
around. The girl said, "Well, Lieu
tenant, you can keep your prisoner in
the cellar until you and your men have
tea," and led the way. Soon I was
locked up alone in a cellar, wherein
there was no security, and the girl
laughed as she waved the flag at
me. l knew that had to get out be-
fore supper was over, and as l pom
dered over my position fear began
to creep over me that was to suffer
long confinement in Yankee prison.
After an hour or two an inner door
spened, and Miss Matte, who had
stolen my flag, stood before me, cam
die in hand saying: 81 guess, Mr..
Rebel, that you and l can come to
terms. You have no arms, and can
trust you. Tll keep your flag, and for
my love of friends in the South, you
shall go free. Cousin Robert and his
men are eating"
l went through the house, found
their arms. and, taking off the caps,
wet the tubes thoroughly, stole pis
tol that belonged to the officer and
started for the door, while the young
lady was entertaining the soldiers. l
ran thirty or forty yards before they
discovered my absence, when, with
a yell they broke for their arms.
You can bet there was no
shooting. In my race toward
camp two guards halted me.
but as they were some distance off, l
replied, 81 don't understand" and
kept running. The Dutchmen joined
the pursuers, but a detachment of
Lomax's cavalry approached and they
ran the other way. 1 have no desire
for the return of that flag now, for it
has been south several times since the
war, and will come again and again.
-[Americus (Ga.) Republican.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-09-04
PHOTOGRAPHED BY LIGHTNING
A Cat Pictured i'm silhouette ON
the BALD Paid Pate of
Michigan Man.

A curious electric phenomenon is
reported from Fayette township, Hills
dale County. Thursday evening
lively thunder shower passed over that
region, during which the play of
lightning was peculiarly frequent and
vivid. Just before the storm broke
Amos j. Biggs, farmer living mid
way between Hillsdale and Jonesville,
who is quite bald, his head being
smooth and shiny, went into his back
yard to frighten away some cats that
were fighting on the woodpile. So in
tent were they on exterminating on an
other as to allow Farmer Biggs to ap-
proach within a few feet of them. At
the same instant there was great
crash and an electric bolt struck the
woodpile, scattering it and stiffening
the cats in an intense rigor mortis.
Aside from a prickly sensation and
sudden contraction OF the muscles, Mr..
Biggs experienced no unpleasant
effects. The fluid passed down his
body, tore the works of his watch to
pieces, breaking the cover, ripped his
| left trousers leg from top to bottom
and burst his left boot, tearing
! the upper clear from the sole.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-09-04
Crowell, Lloyd & Stratton,
116 West First ST.
Special Bargains in Acre Property.


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Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-09-04

When he entered the house his
wife tainted. Unconscious OF the
cause the farmer fastened to bring
her to. The first words she uttered,
"Oh, Amos, the devil has set his mark I
on you'll" excited his curiosity, and
he looked in the glass and found the
image Of black cat photographed ssp j, in
"whiskers," teeth, and even the hair
on its tail. were reproduced with ex-
ouisite minuteness. Curiosity being
satisfied they tried to remove the OBJ
noxious marking, using such homcly
remedies as soapsuds and securing
bricks, vinegar and ashes, ETC., but to
no purpose. However, in the morning
the picture was much faded, and by
noon it had disappeaaed.-[Chicago
Tribune.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-09-04
AN IDEAL CITY !
A PLACE FOR MODEL HOMES !
TO THOSE ONLY WHO WILL BUILD
YOJL CANNOT AFFORD TO BUILDA HOME
Uns,, y ON Have Leas eandLo at

| own five acres, the ideal location for homes for
alth pleasure and profit, directly the line of the
Rapid Transit railroad, building from this city to
to Pasadena (Highland Park) This is the most beaut-
full location in the State and has good points
offer to those who will build home no others need ap
plv) than any other locality See and investigate will
subdivide said five into Io large lots and will sell
to those who will build at low prices, terms to suit
buyer. have NO other lands to improve--only want
good neighbors.
Already on Santa Fe road; seven minutes from town
model school, best water sewerage everything desirable
Call at Room 81, Baker Block, any day. from to / p
.sv,,u GEO. RICE.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-09-04
HELD BY THE ENEMY.
Romance of a Little Silk Con fed
crate Flag.

was a regular rebel soldier in the
Confederate army over four years, en-
joyed its triumphs, took my part of its
defeats to heart as much as any one,
starved, suffered, bled, froze and melt
ed in winter and summer under the
glorious cross of the South, with a
heart as full of devotion as a child
could have for his mother or devotee
to his true and beneficient God.
When first started out from the
loveliest town in an adjoining State a
lovely daughter of the city gave me a
Confederate flag, made of silk, with
the bars and starry decorated cross,
shining and cleaning with gold and
silver threads. 1t was pretty thing,
and l carried it hid in an inside
pocket, for it was not larger than a
gentleman's handkerchief carried
It wherever went, for l had promised
to plan, it on the Washington monu-
ment, if l ever got there.
While Lees army was encamped
near Chambersburg, Pa, one June
afternoon, l strolled out with Felix c.,